
Folio Writer
The Longform Writing Studio
About
This writing studio allows you to work on long-form projects like books and manuscripts on your iPhone and iPad. It supports plain text formats like Markdown and Typst, syncing seamlessly with its Mac counterpart. Features include a special keyboard bar, project organization, and citation management.
What's New in Folio Writer
1.10
September 15, 2026
Track changes like Word, and Folio Cloud in the app. SUGGESTING (TRACK CHANGES) • Suggesting mode turns edits into reviewable insertions and deletions in each author's color. • Full Markup, Simple Markup, and No Markup views; accept or reject changes one at a time or all at once. COMMENTS IN THE TEXT • Comments now live inside the document as readable CriticMarkup, so they sync and co-edit with the text on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the web. • Word review round trip: comments and tracked changes travel to and from .docx. FOLIO CLOUD IN THE APP • Folio Cloud Pro and Premium are now App Store subscriptions (monthly or yearly) that also unlock the Mac and iOS apps. • Sign in with your email and a code; your cloud projects appear on the Welcome screen with download status. • Save new projects to Folio Cloud or move an existing one there; end-to-end encrypt them and protect the key with a recovery passphrase. • Server snapshots and support for self-hosted servers in Settings. • Sync never prefers older text: every save pushes, and shared .bib files merge entry by entry. TEMPLATES • Nine new templates: Lab Notebook, Journal, Data Analysis Report (Quarto), Response to Reviewers, Conference Abstract & Talk, Course & Lecture Notes, Letter (Typst), Technical Report, and Blog & Newsletter. • Every template now explains how to review with a co-author or editor and how to use Folio Cloud. ALSO • Metadata front matter (authors, affiliations, ORCID) renders as a proper title page in previews. • Import a folder of Markdown files as a project. • Fully localized interface in German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
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FAQ
What is Folio Writer?
Folio Writer is a plain-text writing studio designed for long-form projects like books and manuscripts. It offers a mobile companion for iPhone and iPad that syncs with projects created on Folio Writer for Mac.
What file formats does Folio Writer support?
Folio Writer primarily uses plain text formats, including Markdown and Typst. All your writing is saved as files you own, ensuring no vendor lock-in.
How does Folio Writer sync projects?
Projects are synced through your chosen cloud service, such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox. The app supports automatic, conflict-safe syncing, merging edits and preserving recoverable copies.
Can I compile documents on Folio Writer for iOS?
No, compiling finished documents to PDF and Word is a desktop-only function and must be done on Folio Writer for Mac. The iOS companion is for writing, organizing, and reviewing.
Does Folio Writer have ads?
No, Folio Writer does not contain advertisements. It is designed with privacy in mind, with no analytics or trackers.
What are the system requirements for Folio Writer?
Folio Writer is available for iPhone and iPad. It requires macOS for full compilation features. The app is rated for ages 4+.
How often is Folio Writer updated?
The latest version, 1.7.0, was released on August 2, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with the release date of the initial version being July 17, 2026.
What makes Folio Writer private?
Folio Writer is private by design, with no analytics, trackers, or accounts required. Your manuscripts only leave your devices through the cloud service you select.





